VISIT NEWPORT BEACH - Key Persons
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- VP, City Experiences by Hornblower
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- General Manager, Lido House Hotel
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- General Manager, Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
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- General Manager, Newport Beach Marriott Bayview
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- Director of Digital Marketing
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- Director, John Wayne Airport
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- General Manager, Balboa Bay Resort
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- Owner, Island Marine Fuel
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- General Manager, Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa
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- National Account Director
Gary is a 24 year veteran of the destination marketing industry. Prior to joining Newport Beach, he served as Vice President, Market Development for the Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority, where he co-authored a book published by DMAI, Destination BrandScience, which is now the standard for destination brand development.
Gary, a graduate of California State University Fullerton, was named to the school's Wall of Fame in 2000 and is an adjunct member of the faculty. He is also an instructor and co-creator of the DMAI CDME Brand and Positioning course.
Currently he is on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Visitor Association and the California Travel Association.
Gary Sherwin, President & CEO
949-719-6100
Lily Pearson, Vice President of Finance
lily@newportbeachandco.com
949-467-2746
Lauro Garcia, Senior Accountant
lauro@newportbeachandco.com
949-467-2748
Kaycee Robison, Executive Assistant to the CEO
kaycee@newportbeachandco.com
949-706-5311
Elizabeth Garcia, Administrative Assistant
elizabeth@newportbeachandco.com
949-719-6100
MARKETING
Ashley Johnson, Senior Vice President & CMO
ashley@newportbeachandco.com
949-415-3987
Erin Rose, Senior Director of Brand
erose@newportbeachandco.com
949-467-2758
Jackie Infante, Creative Director
jackie@newportbeachandco.com
949-467-2755
Brianna Grimaldi, Director of Digital Marketing
brianna@newportbeachandco.com
949-467-2751
Megan Johns, Communications Manager
megan@newportbeachandco.com
949-706-5309
Job Titles:
- Managing Director, the Resort at Pelican Hill
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- CEO / Executive Director, Newport Beach Film Festival
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- Owner, Chartwell Real Estate Development / Balboa Fun Zone Company, LLC
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- Group Marketing & Communications Director
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- Destination Service Manager
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- Vice President of Finance
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- VP, City Experiences by Hornblower
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- General Manager, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina
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- President and CEO, Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce
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- Vice President & General Manager, Fashion Island
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- President, LSA Associates